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Dustin Girard

Dustin Girard

Gilbert,AZ

Summary

Active Peer Support Specialest with a high level of empathy and great communication skills in assisting individuals in various stages of recovery. Hardworking Peer Support Specialist known for handling appointment scheduling, transporting clients to meetings and promoting sincerity and friendly attitude.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Behavioral Health Technician

Scottsdale Recovery Center
08.2024 - 05.2025
  • Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
  • Facilitated on-site activities, support groups, and outings for clients.
  • Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for new admissions.
  • Entered individual client notes and group session documentation into the Kipu system, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
  • Maintained thorough client records to support treatment planning and compliance with facility protocols.

Cage and Barn Construction

Hickmans Family Farms
05.2021 - 12.2022
  • Install new feed troughs equipment such as motors and feeding trays.
  • Completely demo cage runs and and replace with new and larger open ended access and large ramps.
  • Replaced all cooling cells and replaced with new and approved fans cooling equipment.

Housing Coordinator

The Bridges Network
11.2014 - 05.2018
  • Maintained residential tenancy agreements for renewal or termination following program guidelines.
  • Over see house management duties and requirements.
  • Conducted weekly urinalysis.
  • Coordinated nutritional care with other healthcare team members and managed care actions related to diet management.
  • Community Volunteer programs

Facilities Manager

Cobblestone Auto Spa
02.2009 - 10.2014
  • Oversaw detail department, finish line, vacuum line.
  • Worked on labor percentages, oil and lube penetration, damage control, incident reports.
  • Supervised service writers professional appearance and proper conduct.
  • Addressed emergencies with high-level urgency and developed timely and effective solutions.

Education

Behavioral Health Technician Certification - Behavioral Health Technician Training Program

Stamo Education And Training
Phoenix, AZ
08-2023

Some College - Computer Engineering

ITT Technical Institute
Tempe, AZ

High School Diploma -

Sun Valley High School
01.1999

Skills

  • Crisis intervention skills
  • Mentoring experience
  • Emotional regulation skills
  • Confidential information handling
  • Assessment of client needs
  • Leading support group sessions
  • Effective conflict resolution
  • Client case management
  • Behavior observation
  • Crisis handling
  • Documentation skills
  • Behavior modification techniques
  • Assistance with daily activities

Certification

  • Certification of Completion Peer Support Specialist, New Freedom, Phoenix, AZ, 01/01/23
  • NARCAN Trained, 01/01/23
  • Certification of Completion, BHT Training Program, Arizona Department of Health, Phoenix, AZ, 01/01/23
  • Valid AZ Drivers License
  • CPR and First Aid Training - [Timeframe]

Timeline

Behavioral Health Technician

Scottsdale Recovery Center
08.2024 - 05.2025

Cage and Barn Construction

Hickmans Family Farms
05.2021 - 12.2022

Housing Coordinator

The Bridges Network
11.2014 - 05.2018

Facilities Manager

Cobblestone Auto Spa
02.2009 - 10.2014

Behavioral Health Technician Certification - Behavioral Health Technician Training Program

Stamo Education And Training

Some College - Computer Engineering

ITT Technical Institute

High School Diploma -

Sun Valley High School

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